Scott - I have minimal mechanical knowledge - trust me - and I did an
engine swap myself (with some helping hands). If you have the space to do
it, some basic tools, and some helpers it is totally a job you can do
yourself. I'm not saying it's simple but it can be done and if I can do it
anyone can.

Good luck to you.

Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus

On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Scott Chapman <scott@mischko.com> wrote:

> Auto shop wants $900 to swap engines, including fluids and misc.
> Assuming it's a simple straight swap.
>
> Scott
>
> On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Used engine is the best way to go, and then start saving for the next
> one,
> > which will likely be soon.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Stuart
> > '85 Westy
> > Same situation, doing Subaru conversion
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Scott Chapman
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 9:10 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
> >
> > Hi!
> >
> > My '85 Westy has been having problems starting, more lately. I had it
> towed
> > to the repair shop here in San Diego and I'm told it has about 40#
> > compression in one cylinder and 70# in the opposite one. The other two
> are
> > much higher.
> >
> > The spark plugs were in serious need of replacement and it will start and
> > run a bit better now.
> >
> > I'm told it's $6000+ to get a good rebuilt put in.  If I keep driving it
> the
> > core charge goes up on a rebuilt.
> >
> > In the future, that may be possible. Not right now.  The body and
> interior
> > are in nearly cherry condition and the rest of the mechanical is VERY
> good.
> >
> > I love my Westy and am not happy with the idea of parting with it.
> >
> > Suggestions?
> >
> > Scott
> >
>